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Coming from a Wolverine, we're the football equivalent of a formerly abused wife of a meth addict who just remarried the safe nice guy. We're just glad we have someone who's aware that it's a rivalry and that tackling on defense is integral. Baby steps.

You know, a big part of the reason they will be picked to win a lot is because they have not lost a regular season game since 05.

Coming from a Wolverine, we're the football equivalent of a formerly abused wife of a meth addict who just remarried the safe nice guy. We're just glad we have someone who's aware that it's a rivalry and that tackling on defense is integral. Baby steps.

While the Badgers have proved to be disappointing nothing would cap off their season better than a win in Columbus.

You can hope in one hand and shit in the other. Guess which one fills up first? Beating Ohio State would make a lot of people's seasons, that doesn't make it likely or even probable. I hate to tip off my previews early, but Wisconsin is NOT very good with or without PJ Hill.

If you must fret over a game, fret over Illinois. They have some weapons and a defense that can make some plays. Personally, I think Illinois at home is more worrisome than even Michigan on the road.

Coming from a Wolverine, we're the football equivalent of a formerly abused wife of a meth addict who just remarried the safe nice guy. We're just glad we have someone who's aware that it's a rivalry and that tackling on defense is integral. Baby steps.

Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema is hopeful running back P.J. Hill will be available when the Badgers play No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday.

Hill hobbled off the field in the first quarter last Saturday after scoring on fourth-and-1 against Indiana. X-rays on Hill's left foot and leg after the game showed no broken bones. An MRI exam on Sunday revealed a bruise in the lower leg, Bielema said.

"It was very, very sensitive and sore," he said. "We're encouraged that there wasn't any structural damage, just a bruise and hopefully it's something we can get through in a short amount of time."

Hill did not practice Sunday, and players were off Monday before preparing for the Buckeyes (9-0, 5-0 Big Ten). Bielema said he's not sure when Hill will practice this week.

Wisconsin (7-2, 3-2) went on to beat the Hoosiers 33-3, scoring four touchdowns rushing. But two were from Lance Smith, who is suspended from road games after an altercation this summer and will not play at Ohio State.

If Hill can't go, the Badgers will have to rely on freshman Zach Brown, who ran for a score against Indiana. He established career highs with 14 carries for 40 yards and has emerged out of a deep running back class from Bielema's most recent recruiting efforts.

"My feeling is you're going to see a very excited No. 30, whether he gets one rep, 30 carries, whatever it is," Bielema said of Brown.

Wisconsin relies on its power rushing attack with a line that averages 314 pounds to go along with two big fullbacks, Chris Pressley (259 pounds) and Bill Rentmeester (246 pounds).

"It's like dating a woman who hates you so much she will never break up with you, even if you burn down the house every single autumn." ~ Chuck Klosterman on Browns fans relationship with the Browns

Wisconsin (7-2, 3-2) went on to beat the Hoosiers 33-3, scoring four touchdowns rushing. But two were from Lance Smith, who is suspended from road games after an altercation this summer and will not play at Ohio State.

Part of me says this Buckeye team is due for a letdown game. Even the '02 NC team had the Cincinnati game at home they almost lost. That same part of me also thinks PJ Hill will play, and be at full strength, and sees that Wisconsin has responded from the Penn State ass whooping strongly, destroying No Ill and Indiana in their last two. That same part of me knows the Badgers history in The Shoe and remembers those pricks dancing on the block O a couple years back.

Another part of me is really buying into Furls notion that Tressel is using the Florida game last year and the disrespect this year to have this team much hungrier, prepared, and focused on winning than their opponents every week. That same part of me remembers '02, sees alot of paralells, and thinks this team is going to smoke Wisconsin ... cause they are a much better team and are playing at home.

I'll split the middle.

23-21 Buckeyes. Pretorius bombs three FGs > 40 yards, Robiskie gets another two scores, and the Buckeyes win this one late on a Schoenhoft to Robiskie fade to the corner of the end zone after Boeckman is forced out of the game with a mild concussion.

"It's like dating a woman who hates you so much she will never break up with you, even if you burn down the house every single autumn." ~ Chuck Klosterman on Browns fans relationship with the Browns

This year's Buckeyes are playin with a chip on their shoulder. Unlike last year, they don't have people telling them how great they are. It's quite the contrary. Don't let Tressel fool you...he's playing the "disrespect" card regardless of what he says to the media. Add to that the memory of those Cheesedicks dancing on the "O" and you've got yourself a recipe for a woodsheddin.

It reminds me of the 02 squad n regards to how they are perceived but as far as the team on the field, how they play and the results, I think this team SO FAR has shown to be much better on both sides of the ball.

Criminals in this town used to believe in things...honor, respect."I heard your dog is sick, so bought you this shovel"

hmmm, Buckeyes look OK on offense and are coming around on defense. They were running the ball pretty well before shooting themselves in the foot with penalties (Dionte Johnson's hold). They really just seemed out of sync in the first half.

Wisconsin is not bringing as much pressure as I thought they would, and I think that is impacting Ohio State's playcalling. I would expect to see more intermediate routes and a bit more running off tackle and around the edge.

Coming from a Wolverine, we're the football equivalent of a formerly abused wife of a meth addict who just remarried the safe nice guy. We're just glad we have someone who's aware that it's a rivalry and that tackling on defense is integral. Baby steps.

When Wisc. took the lead, it almost seemed like they said, "Oh, gee, there's a team on the opposite side."

They were pulling an Akron, but the other team was not Akron.

The most important thing with this team is to avoid letdown. That will continue to be the case all the way through the TSUN game. They need to drop the hammer on the Badgers the rest of this game. NO MORE POINTS ALLOWED BY THE D!!!

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